Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pod 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

No, Pod is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.

Pod should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.

Q. Can I take Pod with ondansetron?

No relevant interactions have been reported between Pod and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Pod with azithromycin?

No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pod and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.

Q. Can I take Pod with Ibuprofen?

There are no interactions reported between Pod and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Pod with ranitidine?

Both Pod and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pod if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pod. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pod with amoxicillin?

No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pod Pod and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pod with antibiotics?

Various studies comparing the use of Pod while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pod along with antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Pod with levothyroxine?

Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pod. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pod with other medications?

Pod can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pod and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pod with other medications.

Q. Can I take Pod with ciprofloxacin?

There are no interactions reported between Pod and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.